testing & deploying node.js apps

Testing & deployingnode.js user group belgium

Wed 16 Jan 2013 @ Microsoft Belgium

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4 simple rules of design

1.Pass the tests

2.Just what you need

3.Minimize duplication

4.Maximize clarity a.k.a. no comments!

I learned this at a code retreat facilitated by @CoLearningBe

BUThow do you test node.js apps?

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some populartesting frameworks

mocha

should.js

jasmine

cucumber.js

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Let’s deploy!(because our code passed the tests)

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some popularnode.js hosting platforms

Heroku

Nodejitsu

Appfog

AWS

Azure

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Let’s learn!

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Tonight’s talks:

Deploying a MongoDB powered node.js app to AzureSimone Chiaretta - @simonech

Deploying node.js with systemdRuben Vermeersch - @rubenv

BDD with Cucumber.jsJulien Biezemans - @jbpros

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Closing thoughtsAgenda & other random stuff

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njugbe#3:exploring frameworks & packagesWed 13 Mar 2013 @ Combell Ghent

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Other random stuff

Hackathons?

http://nodecopter.com/ & Summer of DronesControlling AR Drones with node.js

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